Open Call | Baths Artist Studio 2025-26 from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Arts Office
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Description
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Visual Artist Studios
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Arts Office is offering a number of studio spaces for visual artists to use for one year.
- Two studios will be available starting October 2025
- One studio will be available starting March 2026
- Two Studios will be available starting October 2026
These studios are open to visual artists working in any medium, but your way of working must suit the space.
This initiative is part of the Council’s Arts Development Plan, which aims to tackle the lack of affordable studio space which is a major barrier for artists in the area. The goal is to help local visual artists grow their careers.
Each selected artist will get:
- Exclusive use of a studio at Dún Laoghaire Baths
- A materials budget of €6,500
In previous years, up to 84 artists applied, so please remember competition for a studio is strong.
Studio Details
The studios are about the size of a typical room in a house. Your art practice must fit the space and its limitations.
Important notes:
- No 3-phase electricity or mechanical ventilation
- No chemical management on site
- Door sizes limit what materials and artworks can be brought in or out
Eligibility
This studio opportunity is only available to individual applicants who meet all the following criteria :
- professional visual artists who practice their art in, or live in, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
- who are available to make good use of this valuable workspace throughout the year.
- whose working methods suit the studios available.
What we offer:
- A materials budget of €6,500
- Solo studio space for 1 year
- We will cover all costs associated with providing the studio including rent and utilities.
The selected artists will be required to have Public Liability Insurance with cover of €6.5 million with a specific indemnity to Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. If necessary, the artist will also be required to have Employer’s Liability Insurance.
Summary Timeline:
Publication of Residency opportunity: August 6, 2025
Online information session: 11am, Thursday August 21, 2025
Period to submit queries: August 6 to August 29, 2025
Deadline for receipt of applications: 1pm, Thursday 04, September, 2025.
Outcome of selection process available: end of October 2025
Studio period: Two studios are available from October 2025, One studio is available from March 2026 and two studios available from October 2026
Submission deadline:
The deadline for receipt of proposals is 1pm, Thursday 04, September, 2025.
Applications must be made by clicking the “Apply” button on the right.
If you need support in making your application online, please contact the Arts Office by 29 August 2025.
email: arts@dlrcoco.ie
phone: 01 2362759